11 counties back Downs casino

The Daily News It’s 11 counties and counting for Batavia Downs, as it tries to build support to turn the historic race track into a full-scale casino. The track is owned by Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp., a public-benefit corporation owned by 15 counties and...

State Lawmakers To Hit The Horse Track In Yonkers

Yonkers Daily Voice Some New York lawmakers are mounting up for what may be their most daunting political race yet. Assembly members Shelley Mayer (D-Yonkers) and Gary Pretlow (D-Mount Vernon) will be among the New York state legislators who take to the track Saturday...

Party for a Cause raises $35k for local charities

Times Union Saratoga Casino and Raceway announced that the six local charitable organizations raised nearly $35,000 to support their programs as part of the second annual “Party for a Cause” program this summer. The program ran six consecutive Thursday...

Senator revs up campaign

Times Ledger State Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Howard Beach) said elected officials have a unique opportunity to bring positive change to the communities they serve, which is why he is seeking re-election to a second term in the 15th Senate District. Awaiting an opponent...